- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearl City, HI
Palisades Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palisades Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000116
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palisades Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Hawaii schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Pearl City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palisades Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palisades Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Pearl City, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Palisades Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 150003000116 · Pearl City, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 17.8:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Palisades Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Palisades Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 356
Palisades Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Palisades Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palisades Elementary School compares
Palisades Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 33% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 22.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 21.9%
White 3.4%
Largest group: Two or More at 28.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Palisades Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palisades Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palisades Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Pearl City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pearl City Highlands School
Standard public school
515 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Waiau Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Momilani Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Pearl City Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Manana Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lehua Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palisades Elementary School
How many students attend Palisades Elementary School?
Palisades Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearl City, HI. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palisades Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Palisades Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palisades Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palisades Elementary School is Two or More at 28.9% of enrollment, in Pearl City, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palisades Elementary School?
Palisades Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palisades Elementary School rank among schools in Pearl City?
By Resource Investment Index, Palisades Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Pearl City, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pearl City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Palisades Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.